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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Dispute Involving Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes and the Choctaw-Chickasaw Electric Railway Company
- Date:
- 1936-12-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-12-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Promoting Indian Arts and Crafts: An Open Letter to N. T. Plummer, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-12-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Legal Suit Against the Railway Company
- Date:
- 1936-12-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Illegal Timber Cutting on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands
- Date:
- 1936-12-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Tribal Claims and the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- The Historical Journey of Oklahoma Presbyterian College for Girls: A Testament to Indian Home Missions
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Faithful Service: A Letter from an Oklahoma Presbyterian College Representative
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Texas Centennial Celebrations: 1836-1936
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter Acknowledging Receipt of Holmes Colbert's Correspondence
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from John Jones of Keota, Oklahoma regarding a suit involving the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes and the Choctaw-Chickasaw Electric Railway Company. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs, William Zimmerman, responded, stating that there was no identified suit against the railway company mentioned by Jones. It was mentioned that a suit involving a railroad right of way strip and oil and gas leases was dismissed, and it may be necessary to bring a suit to clear title to the strip. Revenue from the disposal of the strip will belong to the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes unless determined otherwise by the courts. Jones' letter was returned to Senator Thomas with a copy of the response."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Dispute Involving Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes and the Choctaw-Chickasaw Electric Railway Company")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from James R. Spain inquiring about per capita payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The Office of Indian Affairs responded, stating that per capita payments were not planned and that the funds would be used for a more constructive purpose. The letter from the Office of Indian Affairs was forwarded to Spain for his information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0021_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The letter discusses the growing interest in Indian arts and crafts among white citizens, with initiatives such as setting aside days at fairs and developing educational programs for Indians. The author offers to help locally and mentions the cooperation of Congressman Jed Johnson."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Promoting Indian Arts and Crafts: An Open Letter to N. T. Plummer, 1936")
![["Elmer Thomas is responding to a letter from John Jones regarding a suit against the Railway Company. He is referring the matter to the Indian Office for further information and will advise Jones once he has more concrete details. Thomas also sends a letter to the Commissioner of the Indian Office, John Collier, requesting an update on the status of the suit."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Legal Suit Against the Railway Company")
![["The text consists of a series of letters between Senator Elmer Thomas, John Craig, and the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding the illegal cutting of timber from land belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Senator Thomas promises to address the issue with the Indian Office and the officials of the Choctaw Nation. Craig expresses interest in purchasing the remaining tribal timber lands and requests that his offer be transmitted to the proper officials. The Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledges Craig's offer and states that if the tribal timber lands are to be sold, he will be provided with a copy of the advertisement to submit a bid."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Illegal Timber Cutting on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands")
![["The letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Mrs. William M. Newton addresses her inquiry about the status of the Cherokee Tribal Claims and the progress under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act. The letter explains that some Cherokee claims have been dismissed, but there is a resolution pending in Congress to reinstate certain cases. It also mentions that applications for credit associations under the welfare act are being processed, with a focus on individual case merit. Mrs. Newton is advised to contact A. C. Monahan in Oklahoma City for further information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%20Feb.-Nov.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Tribal Claims and the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act")
![["The Executive Committee of Home Missions began their work at Durant, initially focusing on the education of Native American students. The school grew over the years, eventually becoming The Oklahoma Presbyterian College for Girls. The campus now includes two brick buildings, a library, swimming pool, and other amenities. Despite facing debts in the past, the school has managed to pay off most of the principal and interest. The school has received financial support from the Native American community, who are now in need of assistance more than ever."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Historical Journey of Oklahoma Presbyterian College for Girls: A Testament to Indian Home Missions")
![["The author recounts the story of a former student who passed away, highlighting her strong faith and dedication to God. The author reflects on the importance of investing in the spiritual growth of others and asks for support in continuing this work. The author also mentions transitioning from a school role to focusing on preaching."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Faithful Service: A Letter from an Oklahoma Presbyterian College Representative")
![["The text is a letter from Calera Orea to Hon Elmont human, discussing a request for assistance in relation to the Texas Centennial. Orea mentions previous correspondence with Johnston Endever and asks for attention to his application. Orea also mentions a previous letter from Hon Saw and Ray farm offering assistance. The letter expresses gratitude for any efforts made on Orea's behalf."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw,%20July,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Texas Centennial Celebrations: 1836-1936")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a favor and enclosure from Holmes Colbert, informing him that Senator Thomas will provide a more detailed reply later."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw,%20July,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Acknowledging Receipt of Holmes Colbert's Correspondence")